What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital?
At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN) services and programs are guided by a commitment to our Service Pledge and our core values. Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust and Respect.
Through partnerships with patients, families and each other, we promote a healthy, healing environment. Patient-family centered care and evidence-based practice makes Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network the best place for patients and families.
We maintain an atmosphere conducive to healing, recovery, and wellness that is grounded in the core concepts of patient and family centered care:
- Dignity & respect
- Information sharing
- Participation
- Collaboration
Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities...
The PTA performs the duties of the New Graduate PTA with competence in skills and professionalism treating a variety of ages including pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. The PTA actively participates in the growth and development of their Department/Clinic including quality management.
To qualify you must...
- Meets qualifications of the New Graduate PTA.
- Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant must be licensed in their state of hire and eligible for licensure in alternate state (license to be obtained within 3 months of hire). Inpatient Pease employees will need a Maine license as well. Per Diems only need to be licensed in the state in which they will work.
- Trained and certified biennially in BLS Healthcare Provider Level CPR.
- If working in the Outpatient Department, the assistant is required to work a minimum of two evenings per week unless approved by the regional outpatient director.
- If working in the Inpatient Departments, the assistant is required to work on the holiday and weekend rotation as indicated by staffing levels.
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits for qualified employees. This would include affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, matching 401k plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Tuition Reimbursement, Verizon cell phone plan discounts (22%), along with many other local and national discounts to take advantage of.
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
Employment Type: Per Diem Shift: Day Shift Hours: 8am-4:30
